Chris Hoy Keynote Speaker

The most successful Olympic cyclist of all time
One of Britian’s most decorated athletes
BBC & Sports Journalists Association Sports Personality of the Year (2008)

Chris Hoy's Biography

Sir Chris Hoy MBE, is a legend of the sporting world and one of Great Britain’s most successful Olympic athletes, with six gold medals and one silver.

Following his historic hat-trick of gold medals at the Beijing Olympics, Chris was voted 2008 BBC Sports Personality of the Year and he was also awarded a Knighthood in the 2009 New Year Honours list.

Following his retirement from competitive cycling, Chris successfully launched a range of kids bikes, HOY bikes. He has also published a series of children’s books – Flying Fergus – with 10 instalments, in addition to his inspiring non-fiction book Be Amazing, written to motivate children to be their own champion.

A motorsport enthusiast, in June 2016 Chris added to his record list of achievements when he finished the world’s most demanding motorsport endurance race, the Le Mans 24 Hours, on his debut.

A polished public speaker and media presenter, Chris is a main stay amongst sporting commentary and punditry in the UK having been an integral part of the BBC’s team covering the 2016 Rio, 2020 Tokyo and 2024 Paris Olympics, the 2014 and 2018 Commonwealth Games, the 2018 European Championships and the Tour de France.

In 2024 Chris announced that he was living with stage 4 cancer. Maintaining the determination, resilience and positivity that shaped his sporting success, Chris inspired the nation once again with his memoir ‘All That Matters’ and subsequently announced his inaugural charity fundraising bike ride – Tour de 4. Born from Chris’ vision to change perceptions of living with stage 4 cancer, the event aims to shine a spotlight on what a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis can look like and demonstrate that it is possible to live well and lead a happy life alongside this devastating diagnosis whilst raising vital funds for cancer charities across the UK.

He brings the mindset of a six time Olympic gold medallist to leadership audiences, sharing hard won lessons on preparation, marginal gains and performing under pressure at the highest level.
He translates elite sporting success into practical insight on resilience, motivation and teamwork that helps organisations build winning cultures and sustain performance through change.
He draws on experience at the pinnacle of global sport and broadcast media to deliver confident, engaging keynotes that connect with audiences from boardrooms to conference halls.
He offers a powerful perspective on adversity and purpose, shaped by his public journey with stage 4 cancer, helping leaders reframe challenge, maintain perspective and lead with humanity.
He inspires action and belief by showing how ambition, adaptability and a growth mindset can unlock progress long after peak moments of success.